War ·Comedy · United States of America · 1933 · 1h 10m

Private Jones

Director

Cast

Lee Tracy as Pvt. William 'Bill' Jones Gloria Stuart as Mary Gregg Donald Cook as Lt. John Gregg Emma Dunn as Mrs. Jones Shirley Grey as Helen Jones Frank McHugh as 'Greasy' - the Cook

Crew

Prescott Chaplin — Writer William N. Robson — Writer Richard Schayer — Story

Tagline

He told his lieutenant where to get off!...and the cockiest kid in the army made that one big mistake!

Synopsis

After America enters World War I, young William "Bill" Jones tries to avoid military service by telling the draft board that he is the sole supporter of his family and is employed by businessman Roger Winthrop, his sister Helen's boss.

Mood & Themes

world war i soldier

Key Collaborators

Russell Mack Director Prescott Chaplin Writer William N. Robson Writer Richard Schayer Story

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